User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 7412/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION HOW TO STORE FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) HOW TO FREEZE FRESH FOOD CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] 17 EXTRA SHELF (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with extra wire shelf. • To use it, pull it frontward to the position indicated in the pictures. • When not in use, just pull it upward and then push it backward. • To remove the shelf, just slide the side locks (if available) as in the picture, and pull it toward you. • After replacing the extra shelf, slide the side locks in its original position. 1 2 SLIDING GLASS SHELVES (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored at the shelves or at lower shelves. • The shelves are made of highly resistant hardened glass. • The edges of the shelves prevent split liquids from going to other compartments. • In some models the maximum load of glass shelf is given ( ) 3 Changing the position of shelves: Your refrigerator allows you to change the position of shelves according to your needs. • To remove the shelf, pull it forward to the stop. • Keep the lock pressed down ad shown in the picture detail, and pull the shelf frontward until it is released. • Pull the pins outward to remove the rails. • Remove the rails as in the picture and place them where you wish. • To place the rails observe the inscrition “ ” written on the rail. • After that, place the shelf on them. 1 2 18 V 3 4 5 HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) In “No-Frost” appliances, defrosting of freezer is completely automatic. In other appliances, defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3mm. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply (refrigerator compartment switches off too). • Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in a paper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. • Pull out the defrost water drain from the base of the freezer compartment. • Leave the freezer compartment door open. Place a shallow container below the drain channel to collect the defrost water. • Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. [. . . ] Set thermostat knob in chosen position according to product sheet. Check if the appliance is installed near heat source. (it is placed over the compressor or in the middle of drip channel of refrigerator). Food shouldn’t touch back wall of cabinet. [. . . ]